Volkswagen New Beetle (1998–2005)
Subcompact Cars1st generationdieselgas27.4 cu ft max
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VE SCORE
Excellent Volumetric Efficiency for a subcompact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
Maximum cargo volume (rear seats folded)
estimated| Volume | 27.4 cu ft · 776 L |
estimated from model knowledge — unverified
Cargo area behind rear seats
estimated| Volume | 10.6 cu ft · 300 L |
estimated from model knowledge — unverified
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1998–2005 | Diesel | 38 | 34 | 43 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1998–2004 | Diesel | 33 | 29 | 39 |
| FrontWD · Automatic (S6) | 2004–2005 | Diesel | 33 | 30 | 38 |
| FrontWD · Manual 6-spd | 2002–2004 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 20 | 28 |